Lincoln weather in August
In August, Lincoln sees average daytime highs of 92°F and overnight lows near 63°F, with 0.0 in of rain across 0.2 wet days and about 13.5 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 92°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 90% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Lincoln's 2nd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lincoln's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 92°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 63°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.0 in
- 0.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 30 min
- 5:23 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.42 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
Lincoln is city in Placer County, California, United States.
- Density
- 919/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1890
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 92°F through the month.
A typical August day in Lincoln reaches about 92°F in the afternoon and slips back to 63°F overnight — a 30°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 84°F and 99°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 5°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Avg low (°F) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 64 |
| 2 | 93 | 64 |
| 3 | 93 | 64 |
| 4 | 93 | 63 |
| 5 | 93 | 63 |
| 6 | 93 | 63 |
| 7 | 92 | 63 |
| 8 | 92 | 63 |
| 9 | 92 | 63 |
| 10 | 92 | 63 |
| 11 | 92 | 63 |
| 12 | 92 | 63 |
| 13 | 92 | 63 |
| 14 | 92 | 63 |
| 15 | 92 | 63 |
| 16 | 92 | 63 |
| 17 | 92 | 63 |
| 18 | 92 | 63 |
| 19 | 92 | 63 |
| 20 | 92 | 62 |
| 21 | 92 | 62 |
| 22 | 92 | 62 |
| 23 | 92 | 62 |
| 24 | 92 | 62 |
| 25 | 91 | 62 |
| 26 | 91 | 62 |
| 27 | 91 | 62 |
| 28 | 91 | 62 |
| 29 | 91 | 62 |
| 30 | 91 | 62 |
| 31 | 91 | 62 |
How August really feels in Lincoln
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lincoln weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° / 40° | 6.4 | 10.5 | 9.6 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 61° / 42° | 6.0 | 10 | 10.5 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 65° / 45° | 5.3 | 10.2 | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 71° / 48° | 2.6 | 6.9 | 13 | 7.2 |
| May | 79° / 54° | 1.5 | 4.6 | 14.1 | 7.8 |
| Jun | 88° / 60° | 0.3 | 1.4 | 14.7 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 93° / 64° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14.4 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 92° / 63° | 0.0 | 0.2 | 13.5 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 87° / 59° | 0.2 | 0.8 | 12.3 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 77° / 51° | 1.8 | 3.5 | 11 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 64° / 43° | 3.6 | 7.4 | 9.9 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 56° / 39° | 6.6 | 11.1 | 9.3 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 90% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 5%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 94 | 6 |
| 4 | 94 | 6 |
| 5 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 94 | 6 |
| 8 | 94 | 6 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 94 | 6 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 95 | 5 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 95 | 5 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Lincoln gets around 0.0 in of rain over 0.2 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 83% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 2 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 3 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 4 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 5 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 6 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 7 | 80 | 19 | 1 |
| 8 | 80 | 19 | 1 |
| 9 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 10 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 11 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 13 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 14 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 15 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 16 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 17 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 18 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 19 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 20 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 21 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 22 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 23 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 24 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 25 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 26 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 27 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 28 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 29 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 30 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 31 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 mph in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 72 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:10 AM to 5:37 AM, and sunset from 7:13 PM to 6:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:10 | 7:13 |
| 2 | 14.0 | 5:10 | 7:12 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 5:11 | 7:11 |
| 4 | 14.0 | 5:12 | 7:10 |
| 5 | 13.9 | 5:13 | 7:09 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 5:14 | 7:08 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 5:15 | 7:06 |
| 8 | 13.8 | 5:16 | 7:05 |
| 9 | 13.8 | 5:17 | 7:04 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 5:18 | 7:03 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:19 | 7:02 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:20 | 7:00 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 5:21 | 6:59 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 5:21 | 6:58 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 5:22 | 6:57 |
| 16 | 13.5 | 5:23 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 13.5 | 5:25 | 6:52 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:26 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 5:27 | 6:50 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:28 | 6:48 |
| 22 | 13.3 | 5:29 | 6:47 |
| 23 | 13.3 | 5:30 | 6:45 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:31 | 6:44 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:32 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:33 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:34 | 6:39 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:34 | 6:38 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:35 | 6:36 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:35 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 7.42 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.04 kWh/m² to a high of 8.25 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 7.42 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Lincoln
None of Lincoln's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Lincoln's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Lincoln?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Lincoln for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Lincoln in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Lincoln sees daytime highs around 92°F and nights near 63°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Lincoln in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lincoln peaks around June 21 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Lincoln in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lincoln is worst in September — around 41 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.8× the cleanest month (June, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 37 | 41 | 21 | 31 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 37 | Poor |
| Sep | 41 | Poor |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Lincoln?
Lincoln sits at 38.9°N, 121.3°W, 167 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Rocklin, 7.5 mi away.
Topography around Lincoln
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Lincoln.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Lincoln has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 184 ft around an average of 167 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,581 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 7,605 ft.
The land around Lincoln is covered by grassland (41%) and artificial surfaces (36%) within 2 miles, grassland (44%) and trees (27%) within 10 miles, and trees (47%), grassland (25%) and cropland (21%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lincoln (38.8916°, -121.293°, elevation 167 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).